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Hamden Police reopen local synagogue amid investigation into bomb threat

Hamden officials declared Mishkan Israel safe after the local synagogue received a bomb threat Thursday.

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The Hamden Juvenile Review Board continues to reduce youth crime

For Lamond Battle, he’s seen it all at Hamden High School. From a former student who graduated in 2007 to the supervisor of security, Battle has seen kids act up and even fights break loose. However, his passion for community grew, having him come back to the high school as a security guard. He enjoys getting…

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Juvenile crime in Hamden, what are the root causes?

After the stabbings at Hamden high school last year and the violent carjacking this past July, juvenile crime has been a steadily increasing concern among Hamden residents, and debates about youth incarceration have been ongoing for years.    The Children’s Defense Fund, which focuses on child advocacy and research, reported that 1,909 children are arrested in…

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How Hamden police works with other agencies to crack cold cases and solve crime

Hamden Police Department sees strength in combining resources and closely communicating when working with other agencies to solve ongoing cases

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14-year-old Hamden resident dies after being shot near Waterbury

A 14-year-old boy from Hamden died Tuesday afternoon after being brought to St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday with a gunshot wound to the head, according to school officials.

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Quinnipiac University sees increase in hate crimes and burglary

The university released its Clery Report this past week, where they saw an uptick in some areas.

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Gambardella wants to focus on reducing Hamden crime rates

Ron Gambardella, the Hamden Republican mayoral candidate, plans to focus on reducing the town’s crime rates if he wins the Nov. 2 election.  Gambardella said Hamden’s crime rates are the second-biggest issue the town faces, after improving the financial situation. In a story reported by HQNN, Gambardella said that he plans on reworking the budget…

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How can hip-hop and opportunity help kids grow in their education?

The “Hip-Hop and Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline” panel talked about the best ways to help struggling Hamden youth.

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QU students wish they had known about the Friday knife incident sooner. But the parent of the victim’s suitemate is unconcerned.

An update on the violent incident on Feb. 26 at Quinnipiac University’s Mountainview residence hall.

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Hamden crime report: Week of Feb. 8

Street Robbery/Feb. 14 Hamden Police responded to a street robbery on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. A 70-year-old Hamden resident said she was walking southbound on Mix Ave. when two men got out of a brown Jeep Cherokee and shoved her to the ground. They stole her handbag, which held her money, cell phone and keys. …